North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway in the Harrogate district before crashing just minutes later.

The silver 4x4 vehicle was taken from the driveway at an address near Hardsity Hill, in Blubberhouses, at around 7.55pm on Tuesday, March 3.

According to North Yorkshire Police, three suspects made off in the 4x4 before crashing it nearby around ten minutes later.

Officers attended the scene and arrested a 24-year-old man from Bradford in connection with the vehicle theft.

The police are appealing for information after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway at an address near Hardsity Hill, in Blubberhouses, before crashing just minutes later

placeholder image — The police are appealing for information after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway at an address near Hardsity Hill, in Blubberhouses, before crashing just minutes later

He remains in custody while enquiries continue.

Police are now searching for two other men who are believed to have fled the area in another vehicle, heading towards Skipton along the A59.

A spokesperson at North Yorkshire Police said: “We’re appealing for information, CCTV or dashcam footage to help trace the men along with any suspicious behaviour in the area on Tuesday evening.”

If you can help, you should email [email protected]

You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Sam Raw.

Alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12260038989 when providing any details regarding the incident.